I am submitting my resume together with a cover letter online (not as a hard copy) as requested by the company. I am, however, wondering – do I need to sign the letter in this case and if so, how do I sign it? I scanned my signature and inserted in the letter, but is it appropriate? Should I just type my name and leave it unsigned?

In other words, what wording or phrases should be in the body of the email? Should I remain as ultra-professional as my cover letter (ie. Dear Ms. Brown:) or is business casual acceptable (Ms. Brown,)? Or even casual yet professional (Kathy,). The below is what I normally put in the email, but I am just not sure. Any ideas? How long/short should it be? What should be included? What should be left out?

Dear Hiring Manager (if name is unknown, otherwise Dear Ms. Brown):

The following attachment is for the Administrative opportunity at your company. I have over five years of experience and am anxious to hear more about your organization! I appreciate your consideration, and hope I have the opportunity to speak with you further. Thank you.

My Name
My Phone
My Email
I really want to make the email itself stand out and POP. Otherwise, they may delete and not read it at all. I live in Michigan and the job market is aggressive and tough. There are more people needing jobs than we have jobs available. Recruiters are getting thousands and thousands of resumes for maybe only one position. I want them to be interested enough to want to open my attachment.

Should I include a cover letter?
Or call to indicate that I am applying?
Once I email is it just a matter of waiting for an interview?

I am emailing an employer about an Administrative Assistant position offered on their website, and wanted to know what do I write in the subject line. Is: “re:Administrative Assistant” fine or should I put something else like “Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position” etc?

also, is it okay for the body of the email to be my cover letter, and just attach the resume?

I was hired for a job but backed out because I got another. I email the person to let her know. She is offended because I didn’t call? What do you think? Was an email enough?

To be honest, I didn’t want to call because I was afraid she would be mad at me but I had another job offer and it was better. This job to do for her is housekeeping; the other is an office job that pays alot more.

I emailed her as fast as I can. What do you think?